Fly Tipping

Local Landlord Ordered to Pay Over £15,000

Local landlord and property developer Mohammed
Saleem of Bromham Road, Bedford was ordered to pay over £15,000 at
Luton Magistrates Court on 4th July 2017 after being
found guilty of a string of waste offences in Bedford.

Bedford Borough Council’s Enviro Crime Team
investigated three large fly tipping incidents in Bedford and
Stagsden in 2013 and 2014. Evidence was found amongst the waste
both from one of Mr Saleem’s rental properties that was being
refurbished, and from his home address.

At an interview under Caution with Council
officers, Mr Saleem denied any knowledge of the waste and could
give no explanation as to why his waste was found illegally
deposited at these locations. The Magistrates found Mr Saleem
guilty of losing control of his waste and imposed a fine of £1,155
and he was ordered to pay £14,078 in costs.

Cllr Charles Royden, Portfolio Holder for the
Environment said: “Fly tipping waste is not just an unacceptable
crime; it is unsightly, unhygienic and can present a dangerous
hazard. At Bedford Borough Council we will continue to enforce
against it and prosecute offenders whenever possible.”

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